3 Key Takeaways : Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely I find that of the non-fiction books that I read, the ones that fascinate me most are usually ones about our behaviours and why we do what we do. I'm sure most of the time we think we are in complete control of our decisions but… Continue reading The hidden forces that shape our decisions
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10 instincts that distort our worldview
I recently finished Factfulness, a great book by Hans Rosling, his son and his daughter-in-law. You may know the late Hans Rosling for his famous Ted Talk, with over 15million views, where he showcases amazing stats about the world. His key premise: The World is actually getting better - not worse. When I first watched… Continue reading 10 instincts that distort our worldview
March Book reviews | All 5 books I’ve read this Month
“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” – Descartes March was a good month - I'm really happy with most of the book picks. They have opened my mind to new concepts and topics that I didn't know much about. That's the beauty of reading… Continue reading March Book reviews | All 5 books I’ve read this Month
February Book reviews | All 3 great books I’ve read this month
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” – George R.R. Martin Welcome back to my monthly book reviews! If it's your first time here, YOU the Internet, fellow blog reader, are my accountability buddy! I write monthly book reviews, and in return,… Continue reading February Book reviews | All 3 great books I’ve read this month
My 5 favourite takeaways from Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!
I first stumbled upon this book when Ali Abdaal recommended it as part of his '3 books that changed my life' video. If you don't know who Ali Abdaal is, he is one of the most productive youtubers out there, who happens to be an avid reader. So, I decided to give this book a… Continue reading My 5 favourite takeaways from Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!